The Torah: The JPS Audio Version

The JPS TANAKH: The Jewish Bible, audio version, is a recorded version of the JPS TANAKH, the most widely read English translation of the Hebrew, or Jewish, Bible. Produced and recorded for The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) by The Jewish Braille Institute (JBI), this complete, unabridged audio version of the Torah features over 14 hours of readings by seven narrators. The Torah is the essence of Jewish tradition; it inspires each successive generation.

Torah Studies: A Parsha Anthology

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Maimonides: The Life and World of One of Civilization's Greatest Minds

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Introduction to Judaism

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Letters of Light: A Mystical Journey Through the Hebrew Alphabet

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Wisdom of the Talmud

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Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar

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The Jewish Audio Bible

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Judaism for Dummies, 2nd Edition

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Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History

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New Testament: New Revised Standard Version

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The Secrets of the Eternal Book: The Meaning of the Stories of the Pentateuch

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The Holy Qur'an: A Modern English Reading, Volume I: Chapters 1-8

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Publisher's Summary

The JPS TANAKH: The Jewish Bible, audio version, is a recorded version of the JPS TANAKH, the most widely read English translation of the Hebrew, or Jewish, Bible. Produced and recorded for The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) by The Jewish Braille Institute (JBI), this complete, unabridged audio version features over 60 hours of readings by 13 narrators.

Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the standard English translation of the Holy Scriptures, the JPS TANAKH has been acclaimed by scholars, rabbis, lay leaders, Jews, and Christians alike. The JPS TANAKH is an entirely original translation of the Holy Scriptures into contemporary English, based on the masoretic (the traditional Hebrew) text. It is the culmination of three decades of collaboration by academic scholars and rabbis, representing the three largest branches of organized Judaism in the United States.

Funding for this recording is made possible through the generosity of Aaron Feingold, M.D., in memory of Esther Feingold, who saw life "with a good eye" (Pirke Avot); Dr. Seymour and June Kessler, in memory of Harry and Rose Kessler, remembered with love; and Norman and Edith Weisfeld, in loving memory of Benjamin and Rose Krumholz, and David Weisfeld.

Part 3 ends with 1 Kings; while part 4 starts with Jeremiah. Where are 2 Kings and Isaiah? I have no idea.

The organization of the files -- or lack thereof -- makes it possible only to listen to this recording through. Why couldn't they have split the files into the books of the Tanakh, so that it is possible to choose a book to listen to? Instead the recording is split into 9 files with the same name, each of which is split into "Chapters" at random parts.

Audible, did you spend any time on transferring this to computer format? It seems as if you didn't.

There is no other ancient writing like this. I was there in the story. I was moved by God's love for his people. The clarity of the text is remarkable. I have read many many ancient religious texts but none of them hold a candle to the Tanakh. God's relationship with mankind is clear.

This is an an excellent and scholarly transaltion of the Tanakh into contemporary English. However the lack of any naming of the 'chapters' makes listening on a Fire tablet a very hit or miss experiences (with far more misses than hits)

What other book might you compare JPS Tanakh to, and why?

Can you repeat the question, and listen to yourself this time!

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

Can you repeat the question, and listen to yourself this time!

If this book were a film would you go see it?

The performances are excellent, but it is difficult to access a particular passage - for example to hear the week's Torah portion

Any additional comments?

An excellent product that is fatally flawed by the very poor numbering/naming of chapters.

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Kindle Customer

7/12/17

Overall

"Nicely done"

Good bible, but one thing let's it down. Extremely difficult to find the verse.you want. Can't understand why all audible bibles don't have an e-book to download with the bible. Would certainly make it so easy to find any verse, and would be worth the extra cost.

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